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The curious case of the shocking lack of goals from Canucks defencemen

By definition, defencemen are expected to help keep pucks out of their own net. But in today’s National Hockey League, there is nothing preventing those that play the position from chipping in offensively.

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Abbotsford Canucks weekend primer: Canucks travel to San Jose for rematch against Barracuda

The Abbotsford Canucks are back at it this weekend, closing out their California swing with one last two-game stop in San Jose. Their opponents, the San Jose Barracuda, are sitting second in the Pacific Division and riding a 6-2-1-1 stretch over their last 10.

Lukas Reichel News / Canucksarmy / November 21

Canucks have made Lukas Reichel available for trade: report

The Vancouver Canucks have made forward Lukas Reichel available for trade, according to Rick Dhaliwal of Donnie and Dhali — The Team. Speaking on Sportsnet 650’s Halford and Brough in the Morning on Friday morning, here’s what Dhaliwal said: “Lukas Reichel was a healthy scratch last night.

Jake Debrusk News / Canucksarmy / November 21

The Statsies: Jake DeBrusk leads Canucks in xGF% in loss to Stars

It was a good effort. The Vancouver Canucks dropped a 4-2 decision to the Dallas Stars at home. All things considered, it was probably one of their best all-around outings all season.

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

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NHL News / Canucksarmy / November 21

Canucks turn in strong effort, but lose 4-2 to Stars

This one did not start the way the Canucks wanted. After an odd-man rush created from a puck bouncing off of Kiefer Sherwood in the neutral zone, the Stars were all over the puck after a rebound went off of a sprawled Kevin Lankinen.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Kiefer Sherwood News / NHL Trade Talk / November 20

Insider Notes Canucks Could Trade Kiefer Sherwood Despite Breakout Season

Kiefer Sherwood has been one of the biggest surprises of the Vancouver Canucks’ season, but his breakout might actually push the team toward a difficult decision at the trade deadline.

Adam Foote News / Canucksarmy / November 20

Explaining the Canucks’ systems under Adam Foote

Last season, we dove into former Vancouver Canucks head coach Rick Tocchet’s systems, amid all the noise about the team buying into ‘Tocchet hockey’. For the team’s sake, let’s hope this isn’t an annual piece where we dive into the newest Canucks head coach’s systems.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 20

Scenes from morning skate: Lankinen starts, Garland returns for Canucks vs. Stars

The Vancouver Canucks (9-10-2) open a two-game homestand with a visit from the Dallas Stars (12-5-3). Puck drop for tonight’s game at Rogers Arena is at 7 pm.

Jake Debrusk News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Canucks News & Rumours: DeBrusk, Kämpf & Blueger

Some weeks, watching the Vancouver Canucks feels quiet on the surface but also full of little tremors underneath. If you’ve watched this team long enough, you can think that bigger things might be coming.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 20

Ex-Canucks defenceman Christian Wolanin signs PTO with Providence Bruins

Former Abbotsford Canuck defenceman Christian Wolanin has officially found his next opportunity, signing a Professional Tryout Agreement with the Providence Bruins.

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 20

Canucks 3 Up, 3 Down: Hughes, Pettersson, Defensive Struggles & More

The Vancouver Canucks continue alternating wins and losses and now sit at a mediocre 9-10-2 for a total of 20 points. They are well behind their pace from last season, when they hit 90 and missed the playoffs, as they sat 11-7-3 after 21 games.

Vancouver Canucks News / Canucksarmy / November 20

How awareness and consistent work rate is making Wilson Björck an intriguing Canucks prospect to watch

It’s rare for freshly drafted European prospects to take the collegiate route, especially right out the gate post-draft. Yet the Vancouver Canucks have now seen a pair of draftees take that less-traditional development route over the last few years.

Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 19

Canucks provide injury updates for four players

Vancouver Canucks head coach Adam Foote provided injury updates for four players on Wednesday. Most notably, forward Conor Garland is set to return for

Vancouver Canucks News / The Hockey Writers / November 18

Canucks News and Rumours: Pettersson, Hughes, Patera & Kampf

Some nights, you can see the shape of the game long before it settles in. Game three of this road swing had that feel almost immediately. The Vancouver Canucks rolled into Sunrise to play the Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers, riding the buzz of the previous night’s win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Vancouver Canucks News / Daily Faceoff / November 18

Can the Canucks salvage their season?

The Vancouver Canucks have reached the quarter mark of their 2024-25 NHL season but find themselves below the .500 mark, despite solid performances in

Quinn Hughes News / Breakaway on SI / November 18

Canucks' Quinn Hughes Hits New Milestone Against Panthers

In the span of his most recent three games, Vancouver Canucks' captain Quinn Hughes jumped from No. 18 to No. 2 in points among all NHL defenseman. He accomplished the latest milestone by hitting his third consecutive game with three or more points over the Florida Panthers on Nov.